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Stolzite

IMA-Approved Mineral Species


Properties and Data
Physical Properties
Composition
PbWO4
Chemical Name
Lead Tungstate
Molecular Weight
455.047 g/mol
Density
8.28 g/cm3
Mohs Hardness
4
Melting Point
1139 °C (2082 °F)
Member of
Scheelite Group
Crystal System
Tetragonal
Optical Properties
Type
Uniaxial (-)
Refractive Index
nω = 2.16 - 2.27
nε = 2.16 - 2.19
Dispersion Factor
?
Birefringence
δ = 0.09

Additional Properties
Scintillescent
Peak: 440/530nm (Cyan)
Output: 190ph/MeV
Additional Information
Otherwise known by PWO

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Variants and Types
Intrinsic
Intrinsic
Color: Colorless to Beige
Production and Synthesis
Czochralski Method
Czochralski Method
Involves pulling a crystal (boule) upward from a molten solution. Produces some of the purest crystals but requires a cleanroom environment.
References
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